Source: Telegraph
World Cup 2010: Michael Dawson backs Ledley King to reign for England
Dawson has backed King to do well as he takes the place of the injured Rio Ferdinand in the heart of England's defence at the World Cup. [LNB]Dawson joined up with the England squad on Saturday after earning a recall to Fabio Capello's 23-man squad following the knee injury that brought a premature end to Ferdinand's World Cup. [LNB] Related ArticlesLampard: Rio's injury made me feel sickCapello to risk England's best in warm-upDonovan will be the main threat to EnglandUSA coach saddened by Ferdinand absenceCohen: Dawson best partner for TerryRio Ferdinand's England careerAnd the 26-year-old has said Tottenham team-mate King will brush aside his fitness fears to establish himself alongside John Terry in England's back four in South Africa. [LNB]King has battled for years against a chronic knee injury which limits his training routine but Dawson believes he is up to the challenge of a major tournament. [LNB]''Without a shadow of doubt Ledley won't let anyone down,'' Dawson said. [LNB]''The last couple of months with Tottenham he played three games in seven days, so he can do that - and when he's fit, he is world class. [LNB]''Playing alongside Ledley, he certainly brings a calmness to the whole team. You look at him and he never seems to get flustered. [LNB]''He's not someone who will rant and rave. He's actually quite quiet. But when he does talk everyone listens - and he leads by example and his performances show that. [LNB]''Everyone wishes him all the best. He's worked hard, he's been injured for quite some time with his knee but he has remained mentally strong. [LNB]''Whenever he plays he's fantastic, he deserves to go to the World Cup.'' [LNB]-- Is Ledley King in your England team? Pick your XI for World Cup 2010 - and share it with your friends. [LNB]
